Czech Republic

Svíčková na Smetaně is a traditional dish from the Czech Republic consisting of larded beef and dumplings served with a creamy vegetable sauce. The beef is slow cooked over the vegetables until tender. The vegetables are then used to make the sauce. Svíčková na Smetaně is usually served with a dollop of cream, a slice …

Buchty are Czech baked buns prepared using yeast dough, which includes a sweet stuffing, brushed with rum and melted butter. The texture is similar to French brioches. Some of the commonly used fillings include tvaroh, poppy seed, chocolate, or plum jam. Buchty is usually topped with powdered sugar or vanilla sauce, but one can also …

Trdelník is a traditional Bohemian tube-shaped dessert that is generally prepared using yeast dough. The strips of dough are then wrapped around a trdlo and traditionally baked over hot coals. Finally, the dish is topped off with sugar combined with nuts or cinnamon. Whilst most commonly associated with Prague and the Czech Republic, Trdelník is …

Knedlíky is a type of Czech dumpling made using flour, milk and yeast. It is known for its unique cylindrical shape, similar to a roll, that is then boiled and sliced into flat and oblong dumplings. They are often eaten as a side to savory dishes such as soups and stews.  While Knedlíky refers to …

Czech Republic is a country nestled in the heart of Europe, neighboring Germany, Poland, Austria and Slovakia. Previously known as Bohemia, the Czech Republic is known for its historic castles, its bustling capital Prague, its beer and of course its cuisine. Most Popular Czech Dishes Czech cuisine has much in common with Eastern European gastronomy, …

Bublanina is a Czech soft cake made of eggs, sugar, butter, flour, and different kinds of fruits including cherries, blueberries, strawberries, apricots and fragrant plums and pears. The word “Bublanina” derives from the Czech word meaning bubble. It is possibly because the batter bubbles up around the fruit which is how the dessert got its …